Sereno to prep for impeachment trial during leave

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MANILA - Chief Justice Maria Lourdes Sereno on Wednesday said she took a leave of absence to prepare for her possible impeachment trial before the Senate.

"I need to prepare to fight the accusations against me fairly and squarely, with honor, dignity and grace," Sereno said in a speech during the 25th national convention of the Regional Trial Court Clerks of Court Association of the Philippines (RCAP).